The Lost World of Mr. Hardy

Once upon a time people made things with their hands, beautiful cane fishing rods and exotic salmon flies. Hardy's did this the best and were loved the world over.

Adored by royalty, maharajas and film stars, they employed an army of craftsmen, made their own movies and brimmed with confident pride. But globalisation means their heyday has long gone.

Do we mourn the loss of the handmade? Could it